National Cathedral Music

02/03/2023

Listening to the Jamacian Youth Choir as they perform at the Washington National Cathedral. They will be at Epiphany Friday night. You still have a chance to hear them.

02/03/2023

We enjoyed having the Jamaican Youth Chorale at our Midday Music Series yesterday afternoon! Don't miss their concert tonight at The Church of the Epiphany in downtown DC at 7:30pm!

04/28/2022

On this Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the legacy of Elie Wiesel, added to the Cathedral's Human Rights Porch last fall:

"God of justice, peace and mercy, we remember this day the 6 million Jews murdered in the horror and brutality of the Holocaust, and the millions of people killed under N**i persecution. We honor the memory of those men, women, and children who perished in this tragedy. We also remember those who survived and shared their stories so that our world might never repeat such a time in human history. On this day of remembrance, may we never forget the Holocaust and its lessons for humanity.

Turn the hearts of all who persecute and oppress, and of all who seek to divide us one from another, that in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony in this life. May we come to know, as the human family, a world free from hatred and one filled with your peace. In your Holy Name, we pray. Amen."

12/08/2021

Did you miss it?! The return of Handel's Messiah at the Washington National Cathedral!!! You can still watch the concert recording now by going to https://tix.cathedral.org/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=26128

This opportunity ends soon!

11/22/2021

Experience the joy and reflection that only music can bring at Christmastime with our schedule of traditional, classic and contemporary concerts. Our music team invites you to celebrate Christmas with the classics you look forward to every year and maybe expand your traditions to something new. This season’s lineup features world-renowned musicians, international visiting artists, choristers, bells, and, of course, a Hallelujah chorus waiting for you.

Experience the joy and reflection that only music can bring at Christmastime with our schedule of traditional, classic and contemporary concerts. Our music team invites you to celebrate Christmas with the classics you look forward to every year and maybe expand your traditions to something new. This...

11/09/2021

The books are out!!! Getting ready for Messiah on December 4th and 5th. Tickets are already on sale!! https://cathedral.org/event/handels-messiah/2021-12-04/

10/27/2021

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Join us in-person or online as we commemorate all faithful departed at a Requiem Eucharist set to the music of Gabriel Fauré on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

The service will also be live streamed on the National Cathedral youtube page.

“Give rest, O Christ, to your servants with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.” Join us in-person or online as we commemorate all faithful departed at a Requiem Eucharist set to the music of Gabriel Fauré.

10/22/2021

Come join us for a Fall Concert to celebrate the return of the choristers singing in the Cathedral!!!

10/01/2021

After a brief hiatus, Choral Evensong returns to the Cathedral this Sunday, October 3! Join us in-person or online every Sunday, beginning at 4 pm EST.

We're also thrilled that our choristers, students from the National Cathedral School and St. Albans School, are returning to participate in our two Sunday services.

Welcome back!

https://youtu.be/YJI_OWErQJs

06/13/2021

Are you interested in auditioning for the National Cathedral Choir?

We are now accepting resume's to fill openings for alto/countertenor, tenor and bass in our Staff Singers and all voice parts on our Substitution List.

Staff Singer is defined as a member of a 9-person team, (3 altos, 3 tenors, 3 basses) singing all services at the Washington National Cathedral.

- During the academic year, there will be 6 calls per week (Monday-Thursday Evensong and Sunday Eucharist and Evensong), in addition to all major feasts, concerts, recordings and tours.
- Calls are paid at $120. A full-time singer accepting all calls should be able to earn over $30k pa.
- In addition to a high level of vocal proficiency, applicants need to be excellent sight readers and adept at singing across a number of musical styles.

Sub list openings for all voice types
- Subs are called when regular members of the choir are absent, and if there are services/projects when more than 9 singers are required.
- In addition to a high level of vocal proficiency, applicants need to be excellent sight readers and adept at singing across a number of musical styles.
- Calls are paid at $120 per 3 hours.

Auditions
Held in Washington, DC between Monday 21st June and Friday July 9th 2021.

Application Materials
- Resume which includes your voice type, range, and professional and educational experience.
- Audio/visual recording that best shows off your voice. Provide at least two contrasting pieces.
- Applications should be sent to [email protected]

The Cathedral is planning to open in a staggered way across the next six months. Contracts will commence in September 2021.
While regular weekend calls will start in October, the full schedule will commence in January 2022

03/12/2021

Congratulations all, on another inspiring year of the Sacred Choral Music Festival!

In recognition of the unsurpassed community spirit of our annual Sacred Music Festival participants, the Cathedral music staff would like to issue a huge THANK YOU to all the singers, directors, organists and volunteers who made our virtual gathering possible.

This year, the participants of the SCMF were given the opportunity to sing alongside the King's Singers and were granted access to the exclusive New Music Prize Concert and Webinar Q&A. The concert can be viewed at the link below.

In association with Washington National Cathedral and Walton Music, generously supported by The King’s Singers Global Foundation & Ronald C. Gunnell, this co...